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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Ridges in Lycus Sulci
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May 12, 2023

Ridges in Lycus Sulci

This image shows a group of curved ridges in an area called Lycus Sulci, which is located near the Olympus Mons...

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NASA image: Gullies and Bedrock in Nirgal Vallis
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Feb 11, 2015

Gullies and Bedrock in Nirgal Vallis

The gullies in this image are within the valley wall of an ancient channel-Nirgal Vallis-a testament to flowing...

JPL
NASA image: Segments on Western Rim of Endeavour Crater, Mars
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Apr 19, 2017

Segments on Western Rim of Endeavour Crater, Mars

This orbital image of the western rim of Mars' Endeavour Crater covers an area about 5 miles (8 kilometers)...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 24, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-011843 (24 June 2013) --- Gravity waves and sunglint on Lake Superior are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Drawing of the Buddy Secondary Life Support System
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Dec 22, 1970

Drawing of the Buddy Secondary Life Support System

S70-56965 (December 1970) --- Drawing of the newly developed Buddy Secondary Life Support System (BSLSS). The...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2538
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Apr 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2538

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The sound suppression system is tested on the mobile launcher platform on Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2537
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Apr 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2537

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The sound suppression system is tested on the mobile launcher platform on Launch Pad 39B at...

KSC
NASA image: Preparing to Test
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Mar 26, 2015

Preparing to Test

Stennis Space Center employees install a 96-inch valve during a recent upgrade of the high-pressure industrial water...

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NASA image: Potrillo Volcanic Field, New Mexico
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Feb 21, 2019

Potrillo Volcanic Field, New Mexico

The Potrillo volcanic field is located on the Rio Grande Rift in southern New Mexico. Different kinds of volcanism...

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NASA image: Seasonal Flows in Valles Marineris
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May 4, 2017

Seasonal Flows in Valles Marineris

Recurring slope lineae (RSL) are seasonal flows on warm slopes, and are especially common in central and eastern...

JPL
NASA image: Lava Flows During the Continuing Eruption of Mt. Etna, Italy
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Aug 3, 2001

Lava Flows During the Continuing Eruption of Mt. Etna, Italy

The current eruption of Mt. Etna started on July 17, and has continued to the present. This ASTER image was acquired...

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NASA image: Athabasca Valles
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Jul 29, 2020

Athabasca Valles

This VIS image shows part of Athabasca Valles. Several streamlined islands are visible, with 'tails' pointing...

JPL
NASA image: Slope Monitoring in Aram Chaos
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Apr 22, 2015

Slope Monitoring in Aram Chaos

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows some striking dark downslope flows in Aram Chaos. Since this...

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NASA image: Hebrus Valles
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May 23, 2018

Hebrus Valles

Located west of the Elysium Volcanic complex, Hebrus Valles is a complex channel system that flowed to the north. In...

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NASA image: Athabasca Valles
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Jan 12, 2022

Athabasca Valles

This VIS image shows part of Athabasca Valles. Several streamlined islands are visible, with 'tails' pointing...

JPL
NASA image: Olympica Fossae
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Oct 14, 2019

Olympica Fossae

Olympica Fossae is a complex channel located on the Tharsis volcanic plains between Alba Mons and Olympus Mons. The...

JPL
NASA image: New Image of Kilauea's Lava Flows taken by NASA Spacecraft
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May 24, 2018

New Image of Kilauea's Lava Flows taken by NASA Spacecraft

Hawaii's Kilauea's eruption, which began three weeks ago, has produced new lava flows that reached the ocean. The...

JPL
NASA image: Gullies Old and New Near the Argyre Region
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Jan 28, 2015

Gullies Old and New Near the Argyre Region

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows several seemingly active gullies and their associated fans...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Jan 12, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-024557 (12 Jan. 2010) --- Male Atoll and Maldive Islands in the Indian Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image: CFE-2 Experiment Run
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Nov 11, 2013

CFE-2 Experiment Run

View of Flight Engineer (FE) Mike Hopkins initiating a CFE-2 (Capillary Flow Experiment - 2) Interior Corner Flow -...

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NASA image: Athabasca Valles
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Aug 8, 2022

Athabasca Valles

Today's VIS image shows part of Athabasca Valles. Multiple streamlined islands are seen in this image. The teardrop...

JPL
NASA image: CFE-2 Experiment Run
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Nov 21, 2013

CFE-2 Experiment Run

View of Flight Engineer (FE) Koichi Wakata posing for a photo during a CFE-2 (Capillary Flow Experiment - 2)...

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NASA image: Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose

Photo shows how the Space Launch Sysetm (SLS) rocket liquid oxygen tank failed during a structural qualification...

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NASA image: Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Engineers Break SLS Rocket Propellant Tank On Purpose

Photo shows how the Space Launch Sysetm (SLS) rocket liquid oxygen tank failed during a structural qualification...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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